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NARI Cares Scholarships

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NARI Cares Minnesota is pleased to announce that $1,000 scholarships will be offered to three people pursuing an education in trade related fields in the remodeling industry. The scholarships will be awarded in $500 increments renewable for two semesters.


Applications will be accepted until March 30th, 2026. Interested applicants should email, snail mail or otherwise deliver their completed application, one-page essay, and transcript to: NARI Cares – Scholarship Committee, 275 Market Street, Ste 514, Minneapolis, MN 55405 info@narimn.org


CRITERIA
*Resident of Minnesota
*Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education at either a two-year or four-year educational or vocational institution relating to the field of construction or related trades in the school year of 2026.
*NARI of MN members should note that at least one scholarship may be awarded to a NARI of MN family member.


SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed, and a decision will be made no later than April 15th, 2026
Recipients will be selected based on the following:
*Response to the essay question below
*Participation and leadership in school and/or community related activities and work experience.
*Personal circumstances relating to need, this may include your Expected Family Contribution as indicated on your FAFSA, and Academic achievement.

Scholarship money is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Candidates may only apply for one scholarship.

The decision made by the panel of judges is final.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • Please compile the following documents:
  • Completed application
  • School Transcript
  • Activity profile or separate resume
  • General Essay (250 words or less)
  • Two letters of recommendation, (1) Teacher & (1 Personal or Employer)
  • A letter of acceptance from program of study.

Application packets must be mailed directly to the NARI Cares Scholarship Committee, 275 Market Street, Ste 514, Minneapolis, MN 55405, or emailed to info@narimn.org. Please put “NARI Cares Scholarship” as the subject of the email. All applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than midnight on March 30, 2026 and must contain all requested information. Late/incomplete packages are automatically disqualified. Awardee(s) will be notified in mid May 2026. Award presented in summer of 2026. Every recipient agrees to participate in testimonials for the program.